Those who revere Music Hall and Union Terminal at a future repair cost of $331 million overflowed with their presence and passion.

"We're caretakers of two national and international treasures that were passed down to us from past generations," one citizen said.

They brought pie charts and graphics to justify the price tag, pictures of deterioration to justify need and Bob McDonald, chair of the Union Terminal/Music Hall Task Force and a prominent leader of the Save Our Icons movement.

He cautioned about the $40 million worth of pledges raised by philanthropic citizens.

"If we lose this moment in time, we lose that philanthropy," McDonald said. "So, I think it's very important that we do this now."

Those on both sides of the tax question agree on the iconic status of the structures.The disagreement comes hen talk turns to best use of tax money.

It's a major matter that still has all three commissioners undecided.

Making Music Hall ADA-compliant is one thing, moving chandeliers might be another.

"(It’s) not necessary," commissioner Todd Portune said.

When asked if that's a real example, he said, "Yeah I think part of it does involve moving a chandelier."

Still feeling the sting of stadium overruns from years past, commissioner Chris Monzel wants an iron-clad, written guarantee that the county won't be beset by similar overruns.